Context
Luanda
Based in Luanda. A sound identity drawn through early years in Cape Verde, training in Lisbon and immersion in London.
Official site
KULAS / André Cardiga / Luanda
Exploring the space between sound and cultural identity.
Born in Lisbon, based in Luanda. An electronic language shaped by Angola, Cape Verde and the wider Lusophone world.
LuandaHouse / Deep HouseKings of Afro House
Across
Angola to UK
A route across Angola, Portugal, Brazil, South Africa, China and the United Kingdom, moving between African and European contexts with appearances further abroad.
Current Release
Vida do Mwangolé
The next release from KULAS arrives on 1 May 2026 via Kazukuta Records.
Approach
Performance + curation
DJ sets, curation and production are different expressions of the same artistic intent.
Profile
André Cardiga translates personal geography into sound.
KULAS turns lived geography into sound: Lisbon, Cape Verde, Angola and London carried into DJ sets, records and curatorial work.
Across
Performances across Angola, Portugal, Brazil, South Africa, China and the United Kingdom.
Sound
A language between deep house, afro house and electronic music, shaped through rhythm, atmosphere and continuity.
Selected Collaborations
Paulo Flores / Mvula / Irina Vasconcelos / Toty Samed / Ohali / Conjunto Angola 70
Highlights
Releases through Kazukuta Records, We Play Acid and Brise Records, with recognition through the Angola Music Awards and Red Bull Music Academy ambassador work.
Selected Collaborations
Paulo Flores / Mvula / Irina Vasconcelos / Toty Samed / Ohali / Conjunto Angola 70
Projects
Beyond the DJ sets, the work extends into film, label work and curated public moments.
Kings of Afro House, Oluali Records and Papaya Events keep the musical route connected to documentary, records and live cultural settings.
Documentary
Kings of Afro House
A documentary project exploring the history and evolution of afro house, with Angola placed at the centre of the story.
- Angola held close to the centre of the story
- History and movement rather than trend language
- Film work running alongside the music
Label
Oluali Records
Founded in 2018, Oluali Records brings label work and curation around electronic music and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Label work and curation in the same frame
- Electronic music with cross-cultural exchange at its centre
- An extension of the recorded and live work
Events
Papaya Events
A space for curated events where music, atmosphere and performance meet.
- Music and atmosphere brought into public formats
- Linked in the supplied materials to event direction
- Kept lean here, without overstating the scope
Media
Visual records, live moments and graphic archive.
A selection of images documenting atmosphere, dancefloor energy and the intimacy of the work behind the decks.
Flyers
London, Lisbon and Luanda.
A short selection of flyers traces the route without overwhelming the page.
